In other words, QR codes themselves collect very little data. The true danger of QR codes — or any online activity, for that matter — involves the act of a credulous consumer manually submitting data; for example, typing out private login information on a malicious website.

They provide quick access to restaurant menus, parking lot payments, and scooter rentals -- but beware, they could be fake.

ASSUMPTION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies are warning the public about a scam involving QR codes. According to the Assumption Parish Sherrif’s Office, there haven’t been any local reports of the scam, but it has impacted other areas of the country.

Thousands are crowding the downtown area to do their holiday shopping and enjoy the city’s light displays. Many will use parking meters and lots that use QR Codes that offer added convenience.

The MPA told CBS News Miami it is removing them from more than 7,000 signs to protect people from ongoing scams that target their personal and banking information.

As QR codes become increasingly common in everyday life, criminals are finding new ways to exploit this technology for scams.

If you do decide to go to a Christmas Market, you need to remain vigilant for potential scams - including the dangerous Quishing schemes. Stepan Solovev, CEO & Co-founder of SOAX, has shared five common scams and how to avoid falling prey to them this holiday season.

The council is asking people not to scan the codes on any of its parking machines while it investigates. It said: “We have recently started using a new provider for the app that allows you to pay for your on street parking and for our surface car parks.